My Mouse Example

by Michael Thomas

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• See the use of Mouse Events.
• Implements MouseListener ( mouseClicked(), mouseEntered(), mouseExited(), mousePressed(), & mouseReleased() )
• Implements MouseMotionListener ( mouseDragged(), mouseMoved() )
• Determine what mouse button & and key (Shift, Alt, Ctrl) was depressed.
• Note: MouseListener adapter is MouseAdapter
• Note: MouseMotionListener adapter is MouseMotionAdapter

Instructions:
Move your mouse into the applet area.  Now try clicking (single & double), dragging, and using the shift/alt/ctrl along with the mouse buttons.  Next, view the source code and LEARN.

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